The M4R business philosophy is to make management decisions and funding choices using quantifiable performance data.

M4R and Balanced Scorecard Timeline

2000

• October:  Harry Jones appointed as Mecklenburg County Manager

2001

• May:  Board adopts Mecklenburg Vision 2015
• July:  County Manager commits to Managing for Results (M4R) philosophy using balanced scorecard
• August:  County Manager reorganizes to create Planning & Evaluation Director position with County Manager 's Office to manage developing and implementing balanced scorecard
• September:   County Manager contracts with Balanced Scorecard Institute to develop balanced scorecard for Mecklenburg County